It may be used to get away from a bank

I believe the answer is:

oar

(Other definitions for oar that I've seen before include "Rower's flat blade" , "Rowing implement" , "I'm involved in row" , "Propelling pole" , "Rower" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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